{"id":12042,"date":"2022-03-25T10:51:15","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-kibble-be-given-dry\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:51:15","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:15","slug":"can-kibble-be-given-dry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-kibble-be-given-dry\/","title":{"rendered":"Can kibble be given dry?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-kibble-be-given-dry\/#Can_kibble_be_given_dry\" title=\"Can kibble be given dry?\">Can kibble be given dry?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-kibble-be-given-dry\/#Is_dry_kibble_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Is dry kibble good for dogs?\">Is dry kibble good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-kibble-be-given-dry\/#Is_dry_kibble_bad_for_puppies\" title=\"Is dry kibble bad for puppies?\">Is dry kibble bad for puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-kibble-be-given-dry\/#Should_you_always_wet_kibble\" title=\"Should you always wet kibble?\">Should you always wet kibble?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-kibble-be-given-dry\/#Is_it_OK_to_feed_dry_kibble\" title=\"Is it OK to feed dry kibble?\">Is it OK to feed dry kibble?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-kibble-be-given-dry\/#Does_kibble_need_to_be_soaked\" title=\"Does kibble need to be soaked?\">Does kibble need to be soaked?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-kibble-be-given-dry\/#Should_I_moisten_kibble_for_puppy\" title=\"Should I moisten kibble for puppy?\">Should I moisten kibble for puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-kibble-be-given-dry\/#Is_dry_or_wet_kibble_better_for_dogs\" title=\"Is dry or wet kibble better for dogs?\">Is dry or wet kibble better for dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_kibble_be_given_dry\"><\/span>Can kibble be given dry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Use a homemade dry dog food recipe<\/b><\/p>\n<li>1 cup and 1 tablespoon brown rice.<\/li>\n<li>5 cups (1xbc liters) water.<\/li>\n<li> cup (100 g) lentils.<\/li>\n<li> cup (100 g) steel-cut oats.<\/li>\n<li>3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped.<\/li>\n<li>1 medium sweet potato, scrubbed and chopped.<\/li>\n<li>1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped, or  cup unsweetened applesauce.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dry_kibble_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is dry kibble good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Store kibble in a cool, dry place  <b>preferably in the pantry. You never want to store your kibble in places like the garage or basement where the temperature and moisture are not as controlled. Kibble stored in a garage or basement is also more prone to contamination by rodents and mice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dry_kibble_bad_for_puppies\"><\/span>Is dry kibble bad for puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HS Codes <b>23091000 : HS Classifcations of Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_always_wet_kibble\"><\/span>Should you always wet kibble?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dry feed portions are subsequently smaller than commercial wet food and <b>nutrients can be packed into kibble without the diluting effects of water. A pet may require several cans or trays a day to provide the same nutrition as the recommended &#8216;grams per day&#8217; in kibble.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_feed_dry_kibble\"><\/span>Is it OK to feed dry kibble?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fortunately for pet owners, <b>dogs are just fine eating dry dog food. While many pets prefer wet dog food, because it is more palatable, that doesn&#8217;t mean that dry food isn&#8217;t a healthy option for dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_kibble_need_to_be_soaked\"><\/span>Does kibble need to be soaked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should soak dog kibble in a tasty liquid, like broth, to get a picky eater to eat. Soaking kibble can also be good for dogs who: don&#8217;t drink enough water, have sensitive stomachs, or have bad teeth and cannot chew on hard kibble. Wet kibble can also help overweight dogs lose weight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_moisten_kibble_for_puppy\"><\/span>Should I moisten kibble for puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do consider adding water to dry kibble. Just <b>take about a xbc cup of filtered water and add it to the top of the bowl of kibble in order to moisten and enhance the flavor of the pet food. Cats often stand to benefit the most from doing this, as they frequently have issues with dehydration.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dry_or_wet_kibble_better_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is dry or wet kibble better for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Wet food is a great way to give your dog a hydration boost, while dry food is excellent for keeping their dental health in check. As wet and dry dog foods have many differing benefits, another option to consider is to feed a mixture of both to give your dog a well-rounded diet that targets all kinds of needs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can kibble be given dry?Is dry kibble good for dogs?Is dry kibble bad for puppies?Should you always wet kibble?Is it OK to feed dry kibble?Does kibble need to be soaked?Should I moisten kibble for puppy?Is dry or wet kibble better for dogs? Can kibble be given dry? 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